Just because you hear a native English speaker say something, doesn't mean they actually understand it! In this lesson, Alisha and Michael take a look at some idioms used on a daily basis that, on closer inspection, are pretty weird!
06-10-2013 Hits:2959 Книги Лев Николаевич Толстой
Наполеон стоял несколько впереди своих маршалов на маленькой серой арабской лошади, в синей шинели, в той самой, в которой он делал итальянскую кампанию. Он молча вглядывался в холмы, которые как... Read more
30-08-2013 Hits:1632 Книги Артур Конан Дойл
Рассказ, действия которого разворачиваются в 1889 году, главным образом повествует о молодом лондонском консультанте, инженере-гидравлике, Викторе Хэдерли, который рассказывает о странных проишествиях прошлой ночи, лишивших его пальца, сначала доктору Ватсону, а... Read more
25-09-2013 Hits:2290 Книги Артур Конан Дойл
Мой опыт лагерной жизни в Афганистане имел по крайней мере то преимущество, что я стал закаленным и легким на подъем путешественником. Вещей у меня было немного, так что я сел... Read more
13-09-2013 Hits:960 Речи English Made Simple
Ещё совсем недавно, буквально несколько месяцев назад, вы знаете, я в своих предвыборных статьях, а затем и в майских указах... Read more
14-05-2013 Hits:1601 ООН English Made Simple
Цели Международного соглашения по тропической древесине заключаются в поощрении расширения и диверсификации международной торговли тропической древесиной из лесов, которые управляются... Read more
12-05-2013 Hits:1130 Речи English Made Simple
Сегодня мы все собрались в этом Зале в качестве представителей всех народов мира в их культурном, политическом, религиозном и экономическом... Read more
13-05-2013 Hits:1871 Словосочетания Advanced Premium English Made Simple
He bears a striking resemblance to him. Angela has a rather abrasive manner. The woman looked at the official with thinly disguised contempt. Yeah, he had a forthright manner, and he was capable of open hostility if he thought we were being... Read more
16-06-2013 Hits:2008 Словосочетания Advanced Premium English Made Simple
The Republic claims it was an unprovoked attack and violence erupts along the border. The violence escalates with a spate of attacks on both sides of the border. Both countries claim that innocent victims have been caught in the... Read more
27-05-2013 Hits:2242 Словосочетания Advanced Premium English Made Simple
I can wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Lee for this position as I have every confidence in his ability to perform the tasks indicated in your job description. He has remarkable financial... Read more
08-09-2013 Hits:3318 Словосочетания Intermediate Free English Made Simple
The passenger boarded the plane on time, but it was delayed taking off and she missed her connecting flight in Amsterdam. We managed to get a charter flight; it was... Read more
08-09-2013 Hits:3186 Словосочетания Intermediate Free English Made Simple
Thick fog came down yesterday and disrupted the traffic. The wind was light this morning but it’s picking up now and will be very strong by the evening. Yesterday freak... Read more
08-09-2013 Hits:4932 Словосочетания Intermediate Free English Made Simple
Tears were streaming down her face. People trickled into the concert hall. There was a stream of traffic outside our room all night. Let’s put some happy music on to lighten... Read more
18-02-2017 Hits:1099 School Engvid MySimpleEnglish
In this video, you'll learn the ideas behind phrasal verbs with the word "down" in them. You'll learn "close down", "bring down", "shout down", and many more. Read more
18-02-2017 Hits:1130 School Engvid MySimpleEnglish
If you don't know what "turn around" or "turn down" mean then you need this lesson... watch it now! Read more
16-11-2016 Hits:864 Kris Amerikos English with Kris Amerikos
WEEK 15 DAY 1 of DAILY PHRASAL VERBS Try on - Try out Read more
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